Roles and behaviour of British MPs

摘要: The work of Donald Searing provides a snapshot the motivational roles British Members Parliament in early 1970s. Drawing on Searing's work, this paper considers emergence Policy Advocate, identifying likely reasons for decline more traditional roles, unexpectedly large number Advocates 1970s, and presumed increase later parliaments. Cognitive mobilisation has generated new breed MP changes parliamentary behaviour structures have consolidated position Advocate. rise Advocate important implications House Commons and, given increasing demands made MPs, is anticipated to future.